Course Syllabus

Course: MUSC 2336

Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
Department: Music
Title: Percussion Ensemble

Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029

Catalog Description: Students will gain experience performing in a percussion ensemble. This course is open to all percussionists. Course is repeatable for credit.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 0
Repeatable: Yes.


Justification: Students majoring in music at NASM accredited institutions are required to participate in a variety of ensembles, including chamber music ensembles.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete this course will be able to demonstrate correct stick and hand technique on a variety of percussion instruments. This outcome will be assessed through the administration of periodic playing examinations, and through rehearsals and performance.

Students who complete this course will demonstrate mastery of standard percussion ensemble literature as selected by the instructor. This outcome will be assessed through the administration of periodic playing examinations, and through rehearsals and performance.

Students who complete this course will demonstrate improvement in speed and accuracy in their ability to learn selected literature.  This outcome will be assessed through the administration of periodic playing examinations, and through rehearsals and performance.

Students who complete this course will demonstrate musically expressive playing.  This outcome will be assessed through the administration of periodic playing examinations, and through rehearsals and performance.


Content:
Students will learn standard percussion ensemble literature from the contemporary era. In addition, students will be taught correct sticking and hand techniques on a variety of percussion instruments. Literature will be selected from a variety of styles including African, Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Brazilian, and other Latin American styles. All students will be treated equally.

Key Performance Indicators:
Periodic Playing Tests 30 to 35%

Rehearsal Participation 30 to 35%

Concerts 30 to 35%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Repertoire selected by the instructor will be provided.


Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be delivered via mentored rehearsals, student led rehearsals, and performances.

Instructional Mediums:
Lecture

Maximum Class Size: 12
Optimum Class Size: 12